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NFL Week 7 2021: Picks and predictions for each game

By Matt Verderame

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Kyzir White #44 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Kyzir White #44 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Oct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles with the ball in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles with the ball in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Sunday, Oct. 24. 4-2. 28. LV -3. 4:05 p.m. ET. 2-4. 54. FOX

The Eagles could definitely win this game. Philadelphia will have ample fans in Vegas, and it has 10 days off. Still, the Raiders proved their mettle by beating Denver after a brutal week. Tough to go against them here.

Pick: Las Vegas 24, Philadelphia 23

LAR -15. 50. 5-1. 4:05 p.m. ET. 0-6. CBS. Sunday, Oct. 24. 51

The Matthew Stafford revenge game. It’s going to be a bloodbath.

Pick: Los Angeles 38, Detroit 17

CBS. Sunday, Oct. 24. 6-0. 32. AZ -18. 1-5. 10. 4:25 p.m. ET

Can the Cardinals have a priest come down and perform last rites on the Texans before the game? Seems appropriate. Maybe just have the priest handle the coin toss while we’re at it.

Pick: Arizona 41, Houston 16

3-3. 57. 48. TB -12.5. 4:25 p.m. ET. FOX. Sunday, Oct. 24. 5-1

The Bears are somehow 3-3 but it feels like a mammoth achievement for them to get a first down. The Buccaneers may give up some yards to Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney, but Chicago isn’t pulling the upset.

Pick: Tampa Bay 28, Chicago 17

46. 42. 8:20 p.m. ET. Sunday, Oct. 24. 2-3. SF -4. 2-4. NBC

Huge game for both teams. Whoever loses feels just about done in the playoff race, while the winner suddenly gets a bolt of energy. Take the home team, but this is the toughest pick of the week.

Pick: San Francisco 25, Indianapolis 23

Monday, Oct. 25. 2-4. 36. NO -4.5. 8:15 p.m. ET. 3-2. 15. ESPN

It’s Jameis Winston and Geno Smith in primetime. Yikes.

Pick: New Orleans 24, Seattle 14

Last Week: 10-4
Season: 59-35

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